HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-02-27 - Open House - Southcenter Area PlanCommunity Meeting:
Plan for the Future of the
Southcenter Area
Date:
Time:
Location:
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Open House Noon to 1:30 pm
Albert Lee Appliance Store
404 Strander Blvd
Tukwila, WA. 98188
Contact: Lynn Miranda, Senior Planner
(206) 433 -7162 or
Lynn.Miranda @tukwilawa.gov
We are planning for growth and
future development in the
Southcenter area - Tukwila's
designated urban center.
Join us for a community
meeting to:
• Hear about the overall plan
for the area.
• Find out about the project
timeline.
• Learn about the upcoming
EIS scoping period and how
you can contribute.
This is your opportunity to
participate in the planning &
upcoming environmental review
process. Future appeals of
proposed development that are
consistent with the plan will be
limited.
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Proposed Southcenter Area Districts
What might new development in the Southcenter Districts
look like when built using the proposed zoning code?
*See map on other side
Conceptual illustrations below depict the maximum building envelope for each District. Maximum
building height without height incentives is shown in ; with one incentive shown in • v'
and with two incentives in PINK
Regional Center District
Maximum height is 85'without height incentives; with height
incentives 115', and 214' within 300' of Tukwila Pkwy &
Southcenter Pkwy. Illustration shows a potential mixed use infill
project on the Mall property, including offices & housing.
Building to the left is 215' tall; building to right is 115'; and the
Mall's highest point is 85'.
Pond District
Maximum building height is 70' to 115' with height incentives; 45'
without incentives and within 150' of the edge of Tukwila Pond.
Illustration shows a mixed use project, including retail, office &
housing. Streets break up megablocks and buildings close to
Tukwila Pond are set at the street edge, creating a pleasant walking
and shopping environment.
Transit - Oriented Development District
Maximum building height is 45 ' without height incentives, 70'
to 115' with incentives. Minimal to no front setbacks, with
buildings oriented towards and located along the street edge.
Illustration shows an integrated, mixed use neighborhood with
housing, within easy walking distance to transit & rail along
Baker Blvd. Parking is located to side or rear of buildings.
Maximum building envelope allowed in this district which
includes the Sounder Commuter rail /Amtrak station is 45'
without height incentives; 70' to 115' with height incentives.
Limited parking is allowed between the building and street, with
buildings oriented towards the streets leading to the rail station.
Development will be transit - supportive and pedestrian - friendly.
Workplace District
Maximum building height is 45', or 70' with multifamily height
incentives on parcels adjacent to the Green River. Development
must be setback 125' from the river, but will likely be oriented
towards the river. Streets break up megablocks to make it more
pedestrian friendly.
Commercial Corridor District
Except for multifamily projects along the river. maximum
building height for development in this district is 45'. Parking
is permitted anywhere on the parcel. This area will continue to
develop with the type of uses and building styles similar to
what currently exists.
(Left) Conceptual illustration of the maximum building envelope
allowed in this district. Maximum building height is 45'. No
restrictions on parking locations. This area will continue to develop
with regional retail uses accessed primarily by cars.
- For more information about the proposed Plan go to:
http://www.tukwilawa.gov/dcd/urbancenterplan.html
- Email Lynn.Miranda @tukwilawa.gov to be added to our
interested parties list for future notifications.
The general illustrations above are representative of the maximum building
envelope that will be allowed under the proposed plan and development
standards.